Unfortunately, many homes and businesses across the UK can sometimes flood.

This is often the case during or after extreme weather events, such as periods of heavy rainfall, which Brits are no stranger too.

A sudden downpour of water can overwhelm drainage systems and lead to rivers bursting their banks. 

But how can you check to see if your property has been issued with a flood risk or warning?

You might even be wondering if your area could face long-term flooding.

How to check for flood warnings near me

If you have experienced a lot of rainfall over the last few days in your area, you might be wondering if there are any flood warnings in place so you can prepare to protect your home and belongings.

You can see the live map on the Environment Agency website here to see if you have a flood warning or alert.

You can enter your town, city or postcode for the most accurate findings.

Flood warnings mean "flooding is expected", while "flood alerts" mean flooding is possible.

If you want to be kept up to date with the latest flooding risks where you are, you can also sign up for alerts.

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You can get warnings about flooding from rivers, the sea or groundwater, depending on your area (this does not include flood warnings for surface water flooding/flash flooding).

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How to check for long-term flooding in England

You can check for long-term flooding in the country by also checking the Environment Agency website.

Here you can also find out about:

  • current flood warnings or alerts
  • river, sea, groundwater and rainfall levels
  • flood risk in the next five days

Please note, there are different services to check flooding in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.